Spirituality vs Money, Tradition of Vedic Meditation, Dharma and Self Expression

Show Notes

The spotlight in this Ask Me Anything episode is on spiritual life…

Is spiritual life compatible with earning money? (Spoiler alert: the answer is a resounding yes).

Is the tradition of Vedic Meditation truly ancient? (Also yes).

And what’s the relationship between Dharma and self expression? (No spoiler alert for this one).

The underlying message in all of Thom’s answers in this episode, is the importance of Self referral. 

Too often we’re influenced by the thinking of others, whether they be those closest to us, or in the broader community, and this reduces our ability to both give and receive the fullest expression of life. 

By accessing the big S Self, through our twice-daily practice of Vedic Meditation, we can transcend the rules, the expectations and experiences of others and live an authentic, abundant and inspired life.

Episode Highlights: 

[00:45] Q- How Can I Combine Spiritual Life with Earning Money?

[00:58] An Obsolete Idea

[02:22] The Risk of Invasion

[04:19] The Monastic Tradition of Shukadeva

[06:04] Householders as Rishis

[07:25] Access to Maximum Creativity

[08:53] A Life of 200%

[09:37] Spirituality is Not Based on Suffering

[10:47] Q- Does the Technique of Vedic Meditation Come From an Ancient Lineage?

[11:20] The State of Consciousness of the Enquirer

[12:23] One of the Greatest Masters That Ever Lived

[13:20] Basing Our Lives on Direct Experience

[14:07] Come to India and See for Yourself

[15:09] Q- What is the Relationship Between Dharma and Self Expression?

[15:23] Capital S, Self Expression

[16:14] A Social Responsibility

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Creators & Guests

Producer

Brett Jarman

I'm a long-term Vedic meditator, learning from Thom Knoles in the early 1990s. Having put my skills to work as a business consultant and mentor since 1999, I'm currently in training to become a Vedic Meditation Initiator myself. Once qualified I'll combine the two passions, showing business owners and professionals how to enhance their professional and personal performance with Vedic Meditation being a key component.

Producer

Susan Chen

A former Wall Street Research Analyst, with a BA from Harvard under my belt, I studied with Thom Knoles, the pre-eminent authority of Vedic knowledge, and spend two months of the year continuing my study of Vedic knowledge in India. I was inducted into the Shankaracharya tradition in a 12-week immersion program by Thom, with Shri Shri 1008 Mahamandaleshwar Swami Kailashanand Giri, Supreme Authority of Vedic knowledge in India in 2106.

What is Vedic Worldview?

Join philosopher, educator and celebrated speaker on the cognitive sciences, Thom Knoles for inspiring insights and wisdom to support your personal evolution. Thom is an renowned expert on the relationship between quantum physics and human consciousness, and on the 5,000 year-old body of wisdom known as The Veda. For over 50 years, he has personally taught Vedic Meditation to tens of thousands of students and consulted to governments and private corporations throughout the world.